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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,178.83, 5,766.92 and 2,410.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,178.83, 5,766.92 and 2,410.51 is: 3,326.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,178.83 : 5,766.92 = 2,410.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,178.83/5,766.92 = 2,410.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,178.83x = 5,766.92 × 2,410.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,178.83x = 13,901,206.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,901,206.28/4,178.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.58

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